Nonprofit · EIN 23-2654833
ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $150,534 | $321,017 | -$170,483 | $738,950 | $40,592 | $698,358 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $811,808 | $854,740 | -$42,932 | $916,046 | $85,385 | $830,661 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $750,553 | $906,089 | -$155,536 | $978,615 | $159,336 | $819,279 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $85,268
- of which government grants
- $17,673
- Program service revenue
- $27,020
- Investment income
- $38,246
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $21,924
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,992
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,945
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $112,562
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,848
- Occupancy
- $46,362
- Depreciation
- $7,330
- Program services (functional)
- $202,720
- Management and general (functional)
- $61,524
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,773
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $916,046
- Total assets, end of year
- $738,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,592
- Net assets, end of year
- $698,358
- Publicly traded securities
- $664,482
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $33,396
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $664,962
- Gross receipts
- $155,308
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOURDES STARR | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $144,928 | $13,402 |
| JOHN B WRIGHT II ESQ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM H SCHAEFER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID REICHMAN CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN EIFERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE M CAHILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA RANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED SNITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STANFORD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WOLFSOHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS VILARDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON WOODS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ARONSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN CHAIT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER RB MERRITT MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANA M MOSSEY PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK N STEINBERGER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Starr | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $142,483 |
| Jonathan Eifert | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CATHERINE M CAHILL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John B Wright II Esq | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Gina Range | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRED SNITZER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| William H Schaefer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Slack | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stanford Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Wolfsohn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Louis Vilardo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Reichman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Simon Woods | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa S Aronson MBA PCC | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joan Chait | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Huffman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher RB Merritt MD FACR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jana M Mossey PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark N Steinberger Esq | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Starr | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $138,883 |
| Jonathan Eifert | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CATHERINE M CAHILL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John B Wright II Esq | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Charles C Freyer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gina Range | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRED SNITZER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Rinaldi | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| William H Schaefer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Slack | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stanford Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Wolfsohn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Louis Vilardo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Reichman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Simon Woods | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa S Aronson MBA PCC | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joan Chait | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Huffman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher RB Merritt MD FACR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jana M Mossey PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark N Steinberger Esq | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 723 S PHILIP ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147-3314
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN B WRIGHT II, 723 S PHILLIP ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
- Signed the 990
- DAVID REICHMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (484) 434-2006
- Website
- WWW.ASTRALARTISTS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ISDANER & COMPANY LLC
Mission
ASTRAL'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUTSTANDING EMERGING MUSICIANS TO SHAPE PURPOSEFUL AND SUSTAINABLE CAREERS THAT INSPIRE, CONNECT, AND EXCITE DIVERSE AUDIENCES. IN NOVEMBER 2024, THE BOARD VOTED AND APPROVED THAT FOR VARIOUS REASONS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL CEASE OPERATIONS. THE DISSOLUTION PROCESS IS UNDER WAY BUT NOT YET COMPLETE.
Program accomplishments
- CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT: EARLY PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES AND MENTORING FOR HIGHLY SKILLED CLASSICAL MUSICIANS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE CONTRACTING ASTRAL ROSTER ARTISTS TO PERFORM ON OTHER CONCERT SERIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE CONCERTS WITH OTHER PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $142,772
- PHILADELPHIA CONCERT SERIES: HIGH PROFILE PERFORMANCES IN STANDARD AND CONTEMPORARY REPERTOIRE IN PHILADELPHIA VENUES.Expenses $32,406 · revenue $27,020
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ASTRAL'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS (CLASSROOM CLASSICS ) BRING OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL MUSIC TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. CLASSROOM CLASSICS: ASTRAL ARTISTS WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCIES AND IN-SCHOOL CONCERTS.Expenses $27,542
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2654833
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $738,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $155,308
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $150,534 | $321,017 | $738,950 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $811,808 | $854,740 | $916,046 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $750,553 | $906,089 | $978,615 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $815,774 | $913,780 | $947,934 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2654833).
Questions about ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC
- What is the EIN of ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC is 23-2654833.
- Is ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN B WRIGHT II.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,928 (LOURDES STARR, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does ASTRAL ARTISTS INC ASTRAL ARTISTS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $150,534, expenses of $321,017 and total assets of $738,950 at year end.
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